Insight Kansas Symposium Thursday at Fort Hays State University
Members of the Insight Kansas Consortium of Kansas political science and journalism professors meet for a symposium on Gov. Sam Brownback’s first year. The 7 p.m. event at Fort Hays State University’s Memorial Union Fort Hays Ballroom is open to the public.
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Insight Kansas Consortium
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Memorial Union
Fort Hays
Fort Hays State University
Insight Kansas
Washburn University
Chapman Rackaway
FHSU
Bob Beatty
Michael Smith
Emporia State University
Edward Flentie
Burdett Loomis
University of Kansas
Gwyn Mellinger
Jewelry care focus of Knowledge at Noon
The Knowledge at Noon program Thursday will cover fine jewelry selection and care. Goldworks designer Tom Linenberger from Garden City will advise on buying, redesigning old pieces, and ongoing maintenance to preserve beauty. Free lecture 12 05 to 12 55 p.m. at Finney County Public Library 605 E Walnut St. Call 272 3670 for details.
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Tom Linenberger
Goldworks
Garden City
Finney County Public Library
Walnut St
Obituary Michael E Blackford 61 former Garden City resident
Michael E Blackford 61 former Garden City resident died Monday Aug 1 2011 in Colorado Springs Colorado He was born Oct 26 1949 in Dodge City to George and Mary Blackford A Garden City High School graduate 1968 he served in the U S Army in Vietnam with the 55th Combat Engineer Company Survivors include daughter Cathrine Jones father brothers George and Pat Blackford sister Diane Webb and four grandchildren He was preceded in death by his mother Burial was at Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver Condolences may be directed to Cathrine Jones 1227 E Buena Ventura St Colorado Springs CO 80909 Swan Law Funeral Directors Colorado Springs in charge of arrangements
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Michael E. Blackford
Garden City
Colorado Springs
Colo
Dodge City
George
Mary Blackford
Garden City High School
U.S. Army
Vietnam
55Th Combat Engineer Company
Cathrine Jones
Pat Blackford
Diane Webb
Fort Logan National Cemetery
Denver
Buena Ventura St
Swan Law Funeral Directors
Stevens Park Christmas lighting ceremony planned Saturday
The Stevens Park Christmas lighting ceremony is set for 5 30 p m Saturday with the Scott City Mennonite Choir leading carols. Garden City Mayor John Doll will flip the switch to light the park, followed by Silent Night. Hot chocolate will be served. The event is described as a community moment to close Thanksgiving and begin the holidays.
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Stevens Park
Scott City Mennonite Choir
Garden City
John Doll
Beverly Schmitz Glass
Glass
Jerry Moran
Kansas
Local groups rally for holiday food drive across Garden City
Finney County Young Professionals and partners delivered 2 600 nonperishable items to Emmaus House and United Methodist Mexican Ministries causing crowds at the Emmaus House pantry. UMMAM funding declines to 5 643 from 19 872 this year and proceeds will be split among agencies.
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Oscar Romero
Abe Hubert
Lorenzo Arteaga
Shawna Whitehurst
Finney County Young Professionals
Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce
Garden City
Emmaus House
Finney County
Food and Shelter National Board
EFSP
FCYP
Dodge City Area
Dodge City
Garden City Area
Whitehurst
Garden City High School
Ummam
Diana Machotka
Stephanie Waggoner
FCEDC Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Finney County
The Finney County Economic Development Corporation announces a heavy manufacturing expansion in Kansas creating 20 full time jobs in year one and 20 in year two, rising to 80 at full operation. Interim president Duvall notes the project and plans to hire a new FCEDC president by late January with a search committee formed of board and funding partners.
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Kansas
FCEDC
Duvall
Garden City
Holcomb
Garden City Community College
Finney County
Eric Depperschmidt
Cathy McKinley
Eighth St
Oklahoma man arrested for abducting Garden City woman
Woodward Oklahoma man David Vasquez Jr 25 was arrested on kidnapping and related charges after the Finney County Sheriff's Office alleged he abducted a 19 year old Garden City woman. Deputies and Woodward officers tracked the suspect and vehicle and recovered the woman. Vasquez faces charges when returned to Finney County.
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Woodward
Okla
Garden City
David Vasquez Jr
Finney County Sheriff's Deputies
W. Mary St
Finney County
Vasquez
Kevin Bascue
Bascue
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Kansas Lottery
Topeka
Moran
Kearny County Hospital
Thorpe St
Lakin
Hamilton County Farm Bureau
N. Main St
Syracuse
Ocie Neuschwander
Greeley County Extension Office
Ingalls St
Tribune
Friends of the
Lee Richardson Zoo
Cial
Clint Brock
Garden City Police Department
Addison Morgan
Morgan
Oklahoma
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